2018 Pickled & Fermented Contest-RVADINE ONLY

Want to know how you stack up against RVA's #RVADINE picklers and fermenters? Prepare (2) containers of each category of pickles you would like to submit for judging and have them ready for pick up from your restaurant on Sept 14th between 10AM and 3:30PM

Contest Rules

All entrants will be given a number after completing the registration form

The number must be on the submission

Entries must not include labels or names

All jars must be labeled on the side for content

All products must also be labeled for method (quick pickle, fermented, pressure canner, boiling water bath, or drying method)

The pickled or fermented product must be prepared by the contestant submitting the item for judging

​No pickled meats, fish, or egg entries will be accepted

One entry in each category is permitted

There is a nonrefundable $10.00 entry fee per applicant that must be submitted with your application

You can enter as many categories as you want for an additional $5 per entry using the code BIGPICKLE

Pickles must be submitted by Thursday, September 13th to Center of the Universe Brewing Company. Submissions can be taken to the bar during taproom hours

​It is the competitor’s responsibility to pick up or dispose of entries after winners have been selected. Any items left after 7pm the day of the festival will be considered abandoned and we will in no way be responsible for them